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Life Skills Guide - Caring for Newborns and Children under 5 Years

Life Skills: Online Safety

From Crisis Aid International:

Tip: Consider limiting use of all Internet capable electronic devices to common areas of your home where parental supervision is consistent.

Tip: When talking with your young children about Internet dangers, explain: text, photos and videos should NEVER involve no clothing or only underclothing.

Tip: If you believe your child is being targeted online, do NOT confront the person or close account or app. Take a photo WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE and document the username/time stamp (do NOT screenshot it) and contact law enforcement right away.

Tip: Do NOT immediately close down accounts/apps.

Tip: Do NOT confront or communicate with the potential predator.

Tip: SCREENSHOT AND DOCUMENT THE USERNAME AND TIME STAMP (use SEPARATE DEVICE TO PHOTOGRAPH POTENTIAL EVIDENCE IF AVAILABLE.)

Tip: NEVER SEND CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL (CSAM) IMAGES OR VIDEOS TO ANYONE (EVEN LAW ENFORCEMENT).

Tip: Report to Law Enforcement (LE) and/or call Crisis Aid (314-949-3000  X 4553) if you find anything of this nature, and they can help you through the reporting process.